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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,997.40, 29,996.10 and 5,957.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,997.40, 29,996.10 and 5,957.40 is: 8,936.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,997.40 : 29,996.10 = 5,957.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,997.40/29,996.10 = 5,957.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,997.40x = 29,996.10 × 5,957.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,997.40x = 178,698,766.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,698,766.14/19,997.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,936.10

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